Dozens of boats rolled down the Seine river with 205 delegations cheered on by over 300,000 people. The ceremony featured Lady Gaga as well as an emotional comeback by Céline Dion.
ADVERTISEMENTThe opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics lived up to its expectations with a massive event showcasing French extravaganza, culture and diversity at its best.
Over 300,000 people flocked to the banks of the Seine River, watching and cheering on dozens of boats carrying the 205 national delegations, starting with Greece and closing with hosts France.
The event went off with only minor hitches after a rough start to the Summer Games.
Following suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network, a soggy but celebratory parade down the Seine River officially kicked off the 2024 Summer Games.
The event featured international stars like Lady Gaga - who sang "Mon Truc En Plumes" in a Moulin Rouge-style act - as well as Céline Dion, who returned to a live event after four years with an emotional rendition of Édith Piaf's "l'Hymne à l'Amour" from the Eiffel Tower.